Best Lander Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 467 students in Lander, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lander, WY are Lander Middle School and Wyoming Indian Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lander, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Lander have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lander, WY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lander Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Jefferson Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Wyoming Indian Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Ethete Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2992
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise School
Special Education School
465 Lincoln Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-3774
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lander, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lander, WY include Lander Middle School and Wyoming Indian Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lander?
3 public middle schools are located in Lander.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander?
Lander public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

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